diversionary

adj

diversionary

adj

/d(a)ɪˈvɝʒəˌnɛɹi/

Etymology From diversion + -ary.

1

That serves as a diversion.

  • I can assure him and others that I am more than willing to let feminist-separatists, male and/or female go their own gay way. Along with other extraneous and self-indulgent factions, they have been a diversionary and devisive ^([sic]) element.1978 April 8, Illogical Comprehension, “Rudy Grillo”, in Gay Community News, page 4:
  • There is, of course, a diversionary route available via Lincoln (the GN/GE Joint line).2019 November 20, “Industry Insider: East Coast problems”, in Rail, page 76:

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